98 disco noisy brakes

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just bought a 98 disco and noticed high pitched screech. applying brakes
even very lightly makes the noise stop. a few seconds later it starts back
up again. sounds like the front left wheel is the source. is there an easy
way to stop this noise?

Thanks


 
luneral wrote:

> just bought a 98 disco and noticed high pitched screech. applying brakes
> even very lightly makes the noise stop. a few seconds later it starts back
> up again. sounds like the front left wheel is the source. is there an easy
> way to stop this noise?
>
> Thanks

Two thoughts.

Check the anti-rattle springs on the brakes (make sure they're there).

Second, draw the pads out of the brakes, put a light smear of copper grease
on the back of them (NOT the friction surface) and put the back in again.

P.
--
If Mind over Matter is a Matter of Course
Does it Matter if Nobody Minds?
 
"Paul S. Brown" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> luneral wrote:
>
> > just bought a 98 disco and noticed high pitched screech. applying brakes
> > even very lightly makes the noise stop. a few seconds later it starts
back
> > up again. sounds like the front left wheel is the source. is there an
easy
> > way to stop this noise?
> >
> > Thanks
>
> Two thoughts.
>
> Check the anti-rattle springs on the brakes (make sure they're there).
>
> Second, draw the pads out of the brakes, put a light smear of copper
grease
> on the back of them (NOT the friction surface) and put the back in again.
>
> P.
> --
> If Mind over Matter is a Matter of Course
> Does it Matter if Nobody Minds?

many thanks! I'll check the springs today and get me some of that copper
grease if the springs are there. My old Honda Prelude used to make a similar
sound and I replaced the pads and used some blue anti-squeak stuff the store
recommended and never heard the sound again.



 
So Paul S. Brown was, like

> luneral wrote:
>
>> just bought a 98 disco and noticed high pitched screech. applying
>> brakes even very lightly makes the noise stop.

> Two thoughts.
>
> Check the anti-rattle springs on the brakes (make sure they're there).
>
> Second, draw the pads out of the brakes, put a light smear of copper
> grease on the back of them (NOT the friction surface) and put the
> back in again.

Good advice, but if these suggestions don't work, check if the disc is worn.
I had the same problem with the RR, and the front discs had a lip of about
1mm on the outside where the pads had worn the disc surface away. I reckon
the pads were rubbing against this and making a whistling/screeching noise
all the time - cured by applying the brakes. New discs and pads solved it.
Easy job, but make sure you do both sides.

--

Rich

Nullum Gratuitum Prandium


 

"Richard Brookman" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> So Paul S. Brown was, like
>
>> luneral wrote:
>>
>>> just bought a 98 disco and noticed high pitched screech. applying
>>> brakes even very lightly makes the noise stop.
>
>> Two thoughts.
>>
>> Check the anti-rattle springs on the brakes (make sure they're there).
>>
>> Second, draw the pads out of the brakes, put a light smear of copper
>> grease on the back of them (NOT the friction surface) and put the
>> back in again.
>
> Good advice, but if these suggestions don't work, check if the disc is
> worn. I had the same problem with the RR, and the front discs had a lip of
> about 1mm on the outside where the pads had worn the disc surface away. I
> reckon the pads were rubbing against this and making a
> whistling/screeching noise all the time - cured by applying the brakes.
> New discs and pads solved it. Easy job, but make sure you do both sides.
>
> --
>
> Rich
>
> Nullum Gratuitum Prandium
>

I had to replace my discs (96 Disco) it was easy but would have been easier
if I could have got hold of a 52mm AF socket for the hub nuts, ended up
"addapting" a 18" adjustable, not ideal but it worked.

Peter.


 
> just bought a 98 disco and noticed high pitched screech. applying brakes
> even very lightly makes the noise stop. a few seconds later it starts back
> up again. sounds like the front left wheel is the source. is there an easy
> way to stop this noise?
>




Check ther rotor thickness, too thin and they can distort with the heat
hence causing squeal you should find some data on minimum rotor thickness
somewhere if in doubt phone parts at a franchised dealer and ask. Obvious I
know but only a smear of copper on rear of pad and care not to contaminate
the friction surface with it.


 
Hi Luneral
Can you post what ever cures it, cos my 98 disco does exactly the same!
Being a lazy b******d my current cure (which i have being employing for the
last 4 months) is to turn the sterio up, or alternatively say no to 6 year
old. Both very effective, but should only be used if you know that the
brakes are in a reasonable condition.
Cheers
Icky
"luneral" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:evuid.208814$a85.141110@fed1read04...
> just bought a 98 disco and noticed high pitched screech. applying brakes
> even very lightly makes the noise stop. a few seconds later it starts back
> up again. sounds like the front left wheel is the source. is there an easy
> way to stop this noise?
>
> Thanks
>
>


 

"the ickys" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hi Luneral
> Can you post what ever cures it, cos my 98 disco does exactly the same!
> Being a lazy b******d my current cure (which i have being employing for
> the last 4 months) is to turn the sterio up, or alternatively say no to 6
> year old. Both very effective, but should only be used if you know that
> the brakes are in a reasonable condition.
> Cheers
> Icky
> "luneral" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:evuid.208814$a85.141110@fed1read04...
>> just bought a 98 disco and noticed high pitched screech. applying brakes
>> even very lightly makes the noise stop. a few seconds later it starts
>> back
>> up again. sounds like the front left wheel is the source. is there an
>> easy
>> way to stop this noise?
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>>
>
>

Cost me about £100 for four new discs, pads and clips etc.

Peter.


 
From memory Rotor thickness should be a minimum of 13mm
--
Simon Mills
Australia

98 Disco tdi Auto


 
In message <evuid.208814$a85.141110@fed1read04>
"luneral" <[email protected]> wrote:

> just bought a 98 disco and noticed high pitched screech. applying brakes
> even very lightly makes the noise stop. a few seconds later it starts back
> up again. sounds like the front left wheel is the source. is there an easy
> way to stop this noise?
>
> Thanks
>
>

If applying anti-rattle measures mentioned in other posts
doesn't work, it could be a partially ceased piston.
This will show itself by the pads on one side wearing
a lot quicker than the other.

Cheers
Richard
--
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Powered by Risc-OS - you won't get a virus from us!!
Helping keep Land Rovers on and off the road to annoy the Lib Dems
 
Non genuine pads can do this - I solved it by throwing away the cheap pads
and biting the bullet and going LR parts again. It's also the only way to
get the springs now ;-) (From LR that is....I know some pattern parts come
with 'em too)

--
Neil
http://www.mud-club.com


 
I pulled the tires and took a look, all looks well. Springs in place, shoes
in good shape, disc in good shape. wear is even all around, discs appear
fairly new with no lip. I forgot to get some anti-squeal compound before
taking the wheels so I'll try that today and let you know. By the way, it
only squeals at highway speeds.

Marc

"the ickys" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hi Luneral
> Can you post what ever cures it, cos my 98 disco does exactly the same!
> Being a lazy b******d my current cure (which i have being employing for
the
> last 4 months) is to turn the sterio up, or alternatively say no to 6 year
> old. Both very effective, but should only be used if you know that the
> brakes are in a reasonable condition.
> Cheers
> Icky
> "luneral" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:evuid.208814$a85.141110@fed1read04...
> > just bought a 98 disco and noticed high pitched screech. applying brakes
> > even very lightly makes the noise stop. a few seconds later it starts
back
> > up again. sounds like the front left wheel is the source. is there an
easy
> > way to stop this noise?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> >
>
>


 
In news:%MMid.208988$a85.8312@fed1read04,
Luneral <[email protected]> blithered:
> I pulled the tires and took a look, all looks well. Springs in place,
> shoes in good shape, disc in good shape. wear is even all around,
> discs appear fairly new with no lip. I forgot to get some anti-squeal
> compound before taking the wheels so I'll try that today and let you
> know. By the way, it only squeals at highway speeds.

So drive slower!

--
UR SHGb02+14 &ICMFP
If at first you don't succeed,
maybe skydiving's not for you!


 
I had the breaks checked out by a good and trusted local mechanic. He said
the front was all new, but the rear had new pads but the discs/rotors were
near limit but had a bit to go before they needed replacing. He said the
squeal was the new pads, and since owning it for a month or so now the
squeal has become almost non-existant compared to when I first drove it.
Mechanic said new pads were probably the cause and since they have worn to
the discs it become less noticable.

Man I love this car! But I do miss my old Jeep Cherokee. Something about the
Jeep getting me 50 miles into no where (southwestern US desert roads) and
back again. I'm sure this winter we will find the Disco to be a good and
trusted companion.

Thanks for all the advice.
Marc




"the ickys" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hi Luneral
> Can you post what ever cures it, cos my 98 disco does exactly the same!
> Being a lazy b******d my current cure (which i have being employing for
the
> last 4 months) is to turn the sterio up, or alternatively say no to 6 year
> old. Both very effective, but should only be used if you know that the
> brakes are in a reasonable condition.
> Cheers
> Icky
> "luneral" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:evuid.208814$a85.141110@fed1read04...
> > just bought a 98 disco and noticed high pitched screech. applying brakes
> > even very lightly makes the noise stop. a few seconds later it starts
back
> > up again. sounds like the front left wheel is the source. is there an
easy
> > way to stop this noise?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> >
>
>


 
So Peter Seddon was, like

> > I had to replace my discs (96 Disco) it was easy but would have been
> easier if I could have got hold of a 52mm AF socket for the hub nuts,
> ended up "addapting" a 18" adjustable, not ideal but it worked.
>
> Peter.

Hub nuts? HUB NUTS? It's easier on a P38A, mate! (Wonder how often you
can say that!)

--

Rich

Nullum Gratuitum Prandium


 
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